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Description: | Medieval cast copper alloy seal matrix. The matrix is circular in plan with a six sided faceted handle extending from the reverse. The handle has a flat, pentagonal terminal with a central circular hole for suspension. There is a small horizontal groove on the handle on two opposing sides, located just below the terminal. The matrix device is of a bird, probably a falcon, resting on a hand, with three lines below probably representing jesses. The bird has two oblique lines representing an extended wing, with three shorter lines below representing the tail. The design is surrounded by an inscription which reads: "*FAVCVN IENTIL". There is a pelleted border located around the inside and outside of the inscription.It is 20.25mm long, 16.69mm in diameter and weighs 5.9 grams.
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | http://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/r... | Go to resource |
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